The Green, Cardrona, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 9LR

Property Description
Enjoying a central location overlooking Cardrona Village Green, No.5 The Green is a spacious 5 bed home offering exceptionally flexible family accommodation. Constructed by Tweed Homes in 2000, the property was built to the highest specification throughout, with great attention to detail designed to enhance the overall character. Accommodation downstairs flows well from the welcoming entrance hallway into the sitting room, which overlooks Cardrona Village Green and beyond to the hills, through to the dining room. The fully fitted dining/kitchen benefits further from a separate utility room and conservatory to the rear. A large room which sits above the double garage would be well utilised as a home office but could easily be annexed to provide extended family accommodation. The fifth bedroom downstairs also offers potential guest accommodation with the adjoining shower room. Further opportunity for home working exists on the upper landing/study alongside four double bedrooms, two ensuite plus family bathroom.

The front garden is laid to lawn with a low hedge surround and central rockery containing a variety of shrubs. A tarmac driveway leads to the integral double garage. The rear garden was originally landscaped by Carolyn Spray of The Beechgrove Garden and has been tended with great care over the years. Lawn and areas of stone paved patio are enhanced by mature trees, shrubs and a plethora of annuals and perennials. The rear garden is fully secure and enclosed by timber fencing.

Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor - Entrance Hall, Hallway, Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Kitchen/Diner, Conservatory, Utility Room, Rear Hallway, Shower Room.
First Floor - Landing/Study Area, Principal Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Guest Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Two Further Bedrooms, Home Office, Bathroom.
Outside - To the front, the garden is laid to lawn with a low hedge surround and central rockery containing a variety of shrubs. A tarmac driveway leads to the double garage. To the side of the garage, a timber gate leads to the rear garden which is thoughtfully landscaped and has been tended with care over the years. Lawn and areas of stone paved patio are enhanced by mature trees, shrubs and a plethora of annuals and perennials. The rear garden is fully enclosed by timber fencing.

Distances
Peebles 4 miles, Edinburgh 25.8 miles, Innerleithen 4.2 miles, Melrose 20.6 miles (all distances are approximate)

Area Insights
The village of Cardrona was initially created by local farmer Tom Renwick in 1999 and has continued to flourish over the years. It’s conveniently located between Peebles and Innerleithen and enjoys an excellent reputation as an upmarket and peaceful residential area. Cardrona Championship Golf Course wraps around Cardrona Village creating a picturesque and tidy boundary.

Peebles lies just 4 miles to the west. A thriving country town, Peebles has all the amenities one would expect with excellent independent retailers and service providers adding plenty to the mix. There are two national supermarkets in Peebles and some truly fantastic local suppliers such as Cocoa Black Chocolatiers, Forsyth’s of Peebles Butcher, Ross Dougal Fishmongers and Coltman’s Kitchen & Deli. There is a list of useful links below that might be of interest. Peebles also offers several medical practices, dentists, a library, art galleries and a museum. Schooling is well regarded in the immediate area with a choice of four Primary Schools and Peebles High School. Private schooling is available in Edinburgh and several of these schools offer bus services from Edinburgh to outlying areas.

The area around Peebles has many attractions to explore like the medieval stronghold of Neidpath Castle, Traquair House or the gardens of Kailzie or Dawyck. The area offers some fantastic sporting pursuits including cycling, bowls, curling, golf, hill walking and fishing on the River Tweed, arguably the most famous salmon river in the world. In general, the Borders provides excellent riding facilities with Kailzie Equestrian offering livery and excellent hacking opportunities. There are also a number of local point to points and the annual Peebles Beltane Week. Glentress, just outside Peebles is one of the 7 Stanes world class mountain bike venues and continues to expand. The new multi-user pathway between Eddleston and Walkerburn passes conveniently through Cardrona Village.

Innerleithen, 4 miles south east of Cardrona has benefited in recent years from the development of Glentress. This year sees the town host the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships which is testament to Innerleithen’s place on the global cycling map. The high street is bustling with many independent retailers and it’s a hub for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy all that this fabulous part of the Scottish Borders has to offer.

The A703 offers swift and easy access up to Edinburgh and for those not wanting to negotiate the Edinburgh traffic there is a handy park and ride facility at Straiton. Edinburgh Airport is very easily accessed around the Edinburgh by-pass. The bus route between Edinburgh and Galashiels stops in Cardrona Village.